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Bush-Era Tax Cuts a Likely Campaign Theme

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John D. McKinnon

Updated July 26, 2010 12:01 a.m. ET

Democrats are aiming to push legislation extending Bush-era middle-class tax cuts ahead of midterm elections. But with Republicans and several Democrats advocating a similar extension for high-earners, too, prospects for passage before November balloting appear uncertain.

So Democrats already are planning to turn the issue into a campaign theme—by blaming Republicans if the legislation fails. The looming battle over taxes and...